SOC 25-2021 · Arkansas

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Arkansas

Elementary school teachers (except special education) in Arkansas earn the most in Fayetteville (average $61,290 a year) and the least in Jonesboro ($55,890), across the 5 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the elementary school teachers (except special education) average at $56,210 and the median at $52,700 for 12,590 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $72,650.

$61Khighest: Fayetteville
$56Klowest: Jonesboro
7,340jobs in these metros
5metro areas
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education average salary by city in Arkansas

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

CityAverageMedian25th pct.Take-home*Cost of living
Fayetteville$61,290$61,010$57,400$49,64791
Fort Smith$59,000$52,620$49,460$47,89286
Little Rock$57,530$58,580$51,620$46,76489
Hot Springs$56,370$57,730$51,570$45,87586
Jonesboro$55,890$56,270$52,100$45,50886

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other states

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary by city and state

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